1. Gender and Sexism in Jane Eyre
Gender roles are a theme which is explored in a number of ways in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre." Bertens discusses how gender roles are culturally assigned, with women traditionally portrayed as weak and passive, whilst men are dominant and independent[1]. Bronte tackles these ideas in her novel, subverting the stereotypical Victorian gender roles and demonstrating groundbreaking new attitudes towards gender roles in society, making her arguably one of the first proponents of the feminist movement. ... Bertens discusses the gender roles that are stereotypical of Victorian society and ca...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate